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Slow Cooker Sweet Potato Oatmeal

This slow cooker sweet potato oatmeal has everything you need to kickstart your day! Packed with cozy fall spices and a touch of sweetness, this feel-good breakfast practically makes itself. Just toss everything in before bed, and wake up to the creamiest slow cooker steel cut oatmeal ever!

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
6 hrs
Total Time
6 hrs 5 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 159 kcal
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 medium sweet potatoes about 3 cups diced
  • 1 cup steel cut oats 160 g
  • ¼ cup maple syrup 60 mL
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp each ground cloves and nutmeg
  • 3 cups water 700 mL
  • Optional toppings: chopped pecans (or other nuts), brown sugar (or maple syrup)

Instructions

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  1. Cook: Peel and chop 2 medium sweet potatoes into roughly 1-inch chunks. Add them to your slow cooker, along with all remaining ingredients.Slow cook on high for 3 to 4 hours, or on low for 6 to 8 hours*, until oats are tender and potatoes are fork-tender.
  2. Mash: Using a potato masher or a fork, roughly mash up the sweet potato pieces.
  3. Serve warm, topped with chopped nuts and a sprinkle of brown sugar.

Notes

  • *If cooking for the full 8 hours, I'd advise checking on it around 6 hours to ensure it has enough liquid. If your slow cooker has an auto-off or auto-warm function, set it for 6 hours to prevent scalding.
  • To cook this on the stove, add everything to a large pot, cover it, and let it simmer for 20 to 30 minutes, or until the oats are cooked and the sweet potato is tender.
  • For an extra creamy texture, add a splash of milk (regular or dairy-free) before serving or increase the water content slightly during cooking.
  • Add toppings (like nuts and fresh fruit) after cooking to keep them crunchy and fresh, but you can add dried fruits beforehand to soften them up.
  • Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4-5 days. When reheating, give the oats a good stir and add a splash of water (or milk) to get that creamy consistency back!
  • Freezer Storage: You can also portion out the oatmeal into freezer-safe containers for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating.
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Nutrition Information

Serving 1serving Calories 159kcal (8%) Carbohydrates 37g (12%) Protein 2.8g (6%) Fat 0.8g (1%) Saturated Fat 0.1g (1%) Cholesterol 0mg (0%) Sodium 315mg (13%) Potassium 40mg (1%) Fiber 3.3g (13%) Sugar 15.2g (30%) Calcium 28mg (3%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 159

% Daily Value*

Serving 1serving
Calories 159kcal 8%
Carbohydrates 37g 12%
Protein 2.8g 6%
Fat 0.8g 1%
Saturated Fat 0.1g 1%
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 315mg 13%
Potassium 40mg 1%
Fiber 3.3g 13%
Sugar 15.2g 30%
Calcium 28mg 3%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.